Some are viruses with global pandemic potential - like Covid - others infectious illnesses with no treatments.

The deadly West Nile virus which has already made its way to Europe is posing a ‘growing threat’ as birds begin to drop dead.

The list of 24 pathogen families is also the first to consider global health threats, as well as threats specific to the UK ...

Vector control officials are warning that swimming pools in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades could turn into breeding ...

Applying sunscreen and insect repellent together could lower protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation, scientists warned in a new study. At such a critical moment in US history, we need ...

A DAD has told how he was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome after being bitten by a mosquito while on holiday in Thailand.

Scientists are genetically modifying mosquitoes in the hope of stopping the spread of malaria. The technique, which uses ...

making it suitable for use in notoriously mosquito-prone areas (although a disclaimer says it’s not suitable for tropical regions), as well as in the UK. It’s a DEET-free product, which ...

Find out more about how Which? is not influenced by product manufacturers or retailers and how your support helps us to stay editorially independent The UK has more than 30 native mosquito species and ...